In this weeks chat, Alysse sits down with Holly, the passionate permaculture gardener behind Sustainable Holly, to dive into her sustainable gardening journey. 🌱 From her childhood in New Zealand to her gardening adventures in the hot, dry climate of Perth, Holly shares how she’s adapted and thrived in the garden.In this episode, you’ll hear all about:🌼 Different garden challenges including climates and sizes – How Holly tackled the climate shift and the challenges of gardening in a hot, arid environment.🌿 The Magic of Biodiversity – Why having a variety of plants is key to a thriving, resilient garden (and how it looks way cooler too!).🍅 Seed Saving & Plant Identification – Holly’s unique approach to saving seeds and identifying plants, plus why letting nature run its course is often the best strategy!💚 Growing Food & Facing Fears – The joy of growing your own food, the fears beginners often face, and how to embrace mistakes as part of the learning process.🌸 Exploring Unusual Plants – Get inspired to experiment with lesser-known plants and how starting small can lead to big rewards in your garden.If you’re looking for a bit of gardening inspiration and want to learn more about how to create a garden that works with nature, this episode is for you!Tune in to hear how Holly’s hands-on experiences and creative approach to sustainable gardening can inspire you to dig in, experiment, and grow with confidence! 🌻🔗 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode! Let’s keep spreading the gardening love! 🌿Connect with Holly:https://www.youtube.com/c/SustainableHollyhttps://sustainableholly.com/https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_holly/We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience, and ensuring balance for future generations.